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Dr Helen Kolawole

Dr Helen Kolawole Honored with Prestigious ANZCA Medal

Peninsula Health congratulates Dr Helen Kolawole, one of our esteemed anaesthetists, on receiving the ANZCA Medal at the annual College Ceremony of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists in Brisbane. Dr Kolawole was among six anaesthetists awarded for their significant and continuous contributions to local, Australian, New Zealand, and international anaesthesia throughout their …

Donation nurse Danielle shares her passion for the role

This DonateLife Week (28 July – 4 August 2024), donation nurse Danielle Griffiths shares how she ended up in her dream job, supporting patients and families in considering organ donation. Q. Why do you do this job?   A. I started working in intensive care in 2000 at a large trauma hospital where I cared for …

Candice Toakley

Faces of Peninsula Health: Meet Candice Toakley

Peninsula Health’s Hospital in the Home (HITH) program is a service that provides individualised care for patients in their homes, who would otherwise be having their treatment within the hospital.   “The HITH team consists of medical, nursing, pharmacy and allied health clinicians who each provide safe and effective care for patients in the comfort of …

Helen Cooper appointed Chief Executive for Peninsula Health

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Adj. Associate Professor Helen Cooper as the next Chief Executive for Peninsula Health. Helen assumes this role at a pivotal time, as we prepare for the move into our new Hospital building in 2025/26. Helen has served with distinction as Executive Director Operations and Deputy Chief Executive …

At Home Care: Upgrading Hip and Knee Replacement Recovery

Peninsula Health’s new approach to hip and knee replacement recovery is transforming patient experiences across Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula. Under the At Home initiative, which aims to keep people out of hospital, and reduce the reliance on bed-based services, Peninsula Health now provides a supportive environment that extends beyond the confines of the hospital. …

Peninsula Health acknowledged at Timely Emergency Care Collaborative Showcase

The Timely Emergency Care Collaborative Showcase was held at the Melbourne Exhibition & Convention Centre on Tuesday, 2 July, providing an opportunity to honour the remarkable achievements of the health services involved. Peninsula Health is proud to have been one of 15 health services participating in the Timely Emergency Care Collaborative – a project identifying …

New dementia care guidelines for speech pathologists help keep patients connected

Australians living with dementia will gain access to an improved level of care thanks to new clinical practice guidelines released by Speech Pathology Australia, developed by a team of health professionals including Peninsula Health speech pathologist and cognition clinical lead Myf Guay. “Speech pathology has a significant benefit for people living with dementia, especially when …

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